Local Contract Medical Lab Technician

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Technician for a local contract job in Miramar, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Lab Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 02/23/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Title: Lab Assistant
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00pm – 7:30am
Duration: 7 months
Location: Miramar FL 33025

Summary:

• Perform the daily activities as described below.
• Basic Purpose: Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Job Requirements:

• Sorting, and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Performs laboratory tasks of centrifuging specimens, printing extra labels, recording data (temperature charts) specimen storage and retrieval.
• Preparing reagents and or media in the department.
• Preparing specimens at workstations for testing. (Including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking specimens for clots and fibrin, inoculation, slide preparation)
• Performs QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Resolves pending lists.
• Finds missing samples.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Performs weekly radioactive wipe tests.
• Maintains files for department records.
• Changes gas cylinders.
• Follows all PPE requirements and all safety regulations.
• Uses the laboratory computer system as well as operates PCs.
• Disposes of biohazardous material.
• Completes training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant training helpful.
• Math and science courses preferred.

Work Experience: Prior Laboratory experience required

Special Requirements:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Must be able to retain information once learned.
• Must interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.

Additional Job Details:

• Candidate must have their own reliable transportation & a valid DL to get to/from worksite without issue (bus, Uber, rideshare is not reliable transportation).
• Must be available to work whenever scheduled, BE ON TIME, and stay for the entire shift.
• Excessive absenteeism/tardiness is not tolerated and will be cause for termination
• Heavy production site. Very busy with repetitive tasks.
• Medical terminology a plus, but not required. If testing samples, will be required to wear lab coat, mask, goggles, gloves, protective wear.
• MUST HAVE EXCELLENT UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOTH SPOKEN AND WRITTEN
• **Bilingual candidates strongly preferred who also speak Spanish. English still must be strong, as well**

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Talent Burst Job ID #26-01260. Posted job title: Technical Lab - Lab Assistant - 3rd shift

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.

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